Major, first inversion chord
Level 3: Inversions
Notes: E♭, G, B♭ · Bass note: G · Frets 3 to 5
Also known as: E♭/G, Eb/G, E♭ over G, Eb over G, E♭ major over G, E♭ slash G, E♭ first inversion
Fretting hand for left-handed players (your right hand), E♭/G. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.Fretting hand for right-handed players (your left hand), E♭/G. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.
- 1Index
- 2Middle
- 3Ring
- 4Pinky
- TThumb, behind the neck
How to play E♭/G
- Lay your first finger flat across every string from the G string to the high E string at the third fret.
- Place your third finger on the fourth fret of the B string.
- Place your fourth finger on the fifth fret of the D string.
- Strum only the D, G, B and high E strings.
Tips for new players
- Keep your thumb behind the neck and let your fingers arch.
- Press just behind the fret, not on top of it, so every string rings clearly.
- Play the basic chord first, then this inversion, and listen to how smoothly the bass note moves.
Chord video
Watch E♭/G, step by step
A short animation that builds the E♭/G chart and explains every symbol on it.
- X marks a string that is muted or not played.
- Open circle marks a string you play without fretting.
- Numbered dot marks a fretted string. The number is the finger to use.
Learn and practice E♭/G
Practice progression
E♭, E♭/G
Switch between E♭ and E♭/G until the changes feel smooth.